Gut Hack

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Over 2 billion people on earth eat insects for protein. Following the rise and dramatic fall of edible insect start-ups in America, this inspiring film exposes America’s disconnect with food as climate catastrophe and explores how changing daily eating habits can feed humanity in an uncertain age, one meal at a time.

Over 2 billion people on earth eat insects for protein. Following the rise and dramatic fall of edible insect start-ups in America, this inspiring film exposes America’s disconnect with food as climate catastrophe and explores how changing daily eating habits can feed humanity in an uncertain age, one meal at a time.

Description

Josiah Zayner, a former NASA scientist turned bio-hacker, seeks to rid himself of ongoing digestive issues by swapping all the bacteria living inside of him. This method involves swallowing pills made of the donor's poop, and scrubbing himself "clean" with antibiotics. Zayner shrugs off his detractors, claiming his dangerous self-treatment is worth it.